In the apprentice challenge this week, we’re to relate to Kay, our prototype entrepreneur, a success story that might inspire her.  I discovered recently that success isn’t always what you think it is, Kay.
My Mother, the Country Grocer
When I consider business success stories, I now think of my mom, who, with no experience, took over the operation of a small country grocery.  She’d been a school teacher, then farmer’s wife and mom to four children.  When a grocery store, built on a corner of our farm property by my dad and a friend, was in need of a storekeeper due to the …read more

 
Laura Spencer, Writing Thoughts, recently awarded Home Biz Notes and me the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award!  For gals only, it’s fun to be included.  It’s also a neat way to recognize some of the other bloggers who leave comments, give me inspiration, and help make this blogging world a blast.
(That’s not to say the guys in the Business Channel and from other blogs haven’t been very helpful.  They’ve been so patient with a non-techie like me and have only offered encouragement.  There should be an award for them!)
Since some of the gals who encourage me have already been nominated.  As this …read more

The b5media Business Channel’s Theme Day focused on “being august” for August, as suggested by Scott Allen, who hosted at Linked Intelligence. Based on the definition of august (the adjective, not the month), we all tied it in with our blogs.
My post, Developing an “august” Home Business, mentions six ways to develop one that stands out in the crowd.
You’ll find many other ideas and much helpful business information when you visit the various blogs that helped make this a very interesting Theme Day based on a unique them.

b5media’s Business Channel featured a Summer Business Day with a grand array of articles from its bloggers.  I discussed Taking Care of Your Home Business Customers and the importance of the promotional practices you use.
Some of the topics: honesty and ethics in business, free services, building a large blog audience at MySpace, the stress of being late, “Big Brother,” dealing with risk, and other interesting ideas and good advice.
I hope you’ll check them out and leave your comments.

The b5media Business Channel round-up, Welcome to July, included some of the most interesting posts from the past two weeks.  Take a look and find information that will help guide you to success.
Among those included in the round-up was the Home Biz Notes post, Do You Need Advice Before Starting a Home Business?  This included 7 tips all business owners should consider when starting and operating a home business. 
You’ll also find a great deal of other business advice from the various blogs. 

A round-up of the blogs from b5media’s Business Channel features a great variety of information to help you in your business and business decisions.  “As always, these posts just show some of the great things that the Business Channel bloggers are coming up with and writing.”
My post, Enjoy the Journey of Your Home Business, was featured in the round-up.  Learn how you can experience enjoyment as you operate a home business.  Learn why it’s important that you do.

The Business Channel Theme Day also made the announcement board at the b5media blog…All Work and No Play?  Hardly! b
Bloggers of the Business Channel posted many variations on this theme of Work and Play, hosted by Kelly of Tax Girl.

A round-up of “Happenings in the Business Channel” appears at b5media today and features posts from the various blogs included in this channel.  From Home Biz Notes, we learn “Smiles are simple, but undervalued.  Mary Emma, at Home Biz Notes, discusses the importance of greeting your customers with a smile to brighten their day and yours, as well.”
The Business Channel also announced the launch of six new blogs!   So the wide array of information available here is increasing by leaps and bounds.

Highlights from posts presented on the b5media Business Channel blogs appear in a channel highlight today. The post from Home Biz Notes mentions finding a need and developing a home business to fit it.
You’ll discover a great deal of helpful business information by checking here…..

Theme Day at b5 media’s Business Channel fell on Valentine’s Day.  So what would be the theme?  Passion and Love, of course.
                                    As Ben Yoskovitz of Start Up Spark and this month’s host says, “We’re not serving up secret love affairs at the office…but we can present you with a ton of great content by the b5 Business Channel team”.  Look for a that great content here…
The post from Home Biz Notes discussed how Passion for Your Home Business Helps Generate Success.  As you read through the contributions to our theme day, you’ll find a great deal of helpful information for …read more